Koreatown visits are executed every two months, at the very minimum. Reasons for these outings range from the need to restock hoddeok inventory to haircuts to abrupt desires for Put A Cone On It's Matcha White Chocolate Chip cookies.
Normally, I like to string these errands into one single trip in the names of convenience and time. On my recent trips, however, Put A Cone On It had no option but to be exempted as a result of their revised hours of operation for the summer.
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I had anticipated a morning pick-me-up of Iced Kyoto Smoke, but alas, the coffee shop/dessert parlour hybrid would not be open until 1 PM. Passing by other similar establishments, I encountered the same dilemma, until my feet led me to Rustle & Still.
The Matcha Pandan Latte that orangecane and I had tasted on our first visit had been lovely, albeit pricey considering the neighbourhood. Not quite tempted to try the Purple Sweet Potato Latte this time around, I opted for a highly-caffeinated alternative: an Iced Vietnamese Coffee with condensed milk. The decision had been made upon being informed of the shop's dependence on Houjicha powder - drink mixes had never been an item of interest to me.
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Extremely bold coffee was most definitely not the best idea, especially on an empty stomach. The brew was ridiculously acidic, even when mixed with a few heaping tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk and a stout cup of ice.
Ringing in at two or three price points greater than the average Vietnamese Iced Coffee, I'll likely skip this should other shops be open at my time of visit. (Side note: Rustle & Still's facilities are on the fragile side: beware when utilizing their slow-flushing toilet(s).
Ringing in at two or three price points greater than the average Vietnamese Iced Coffee, I'll likely skip this should other shops be open at my time of visit. (Side note: Rustle & Still's facilities are on the fragile side: beware when utilizing their slow-flushing toilet(s).
The next part of the day revolved around more commuting - this time to the new terminal station of the west side of Line 1, Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
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Divided into three levels and various access/egress paths, the station connected TTC vehicles to Viva bus routes and GO Transit services with modern interior furnishings - or as "modern" as TTC allows anyway.
The third floor granted access to the Line 1 subway system, while the second featured two PRESTO stations, stationed at each end, and four gag-worthy, foul-smelling bathroom stalls. First was the ground level entrances that connected to nearby commercial buildings and other transit possibilities.
The third floor granted access to the Line 1 subway system, while the second featured two PRESTO stations, stationed at each end, and four gag-worthy, foul-smelling bathroom stalls. First was the ground level entrances that connected to nearby commercial buildings and other transit possibilities.
As far as I could see, the station had omitted a Kiss n' Ride area for swift drop-offs and pickups.
(My apologies for the lack of panoramic views. 40-plus degree humidity induced a sense of minimalism for hand-held bags.)
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